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    Directory of Evidence-Based Parenting Programs

    This directory provides an overview of currently available evidence-based parenting programs and is

    intended to serve the needs of parent educators, family practitioners, program planners and others looking

    for effective programs to implement with parents and families. Evidenced-based parenting programs (a

    subset of the larger body ofevidence-based programs)have been specifically developed to strengthenfamilies, prevent youth and family problems and promote family and child well-being. These programs

    have been rigorously evaluated and have demonstrated scientific evidence of improving child, parent

    and/or family functioning.

    Why use evidence-based programs?

    There are numerous advantages to adopting and implementing evidence-based parenting programs

    (EBPPs). First and most importantly, EBPPs, when implemented appropriately, have been certified tohave a high likelihood of producing positive impacts on the issues they target. From a fiscal standpoint,

    the adoption and implementation of evidence-based parenting programs can help organizations obtain andsustain program funding. Not only do funders increasingly want to invest their dollars in programs that

    have scientifically demonstrated their effectiveness, but the public also wants to know that tax dollars are

    being spent on programs and services that actually work. A related advantage to implementing EBPPs isthat they are more likely than other programs to have undergone analyses on their costs and benefits.

    Increasingly, information is available to indicate that the financial benefits of an EBPP outweigh its costs.

    This information can be very influential in an era where accountability and economic factors often drive

    public policy and funding decisions. An additional advantage to implementing EBPPs is the efficiencyassociated with their use. Instead of putting resources toward program development, organizations can

    select from the growing number of EBPPs, which are known to be effective and often offer well-packagedprogram materials, staff training, and technical assistance. To this end, EBPPs enable limited resources tobe used wisely.

    Evidence-Based Parenting Programs

    BY STEPHEN A. SMALL AND REBECCA S. MATHER

    University of Wisconsin-Madison/Extension

    Issue #8,February 2009

    WHAT WORKS, WISCONSIN Evidence Based Parenting Program

    Directory

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    The registries from which these programs have

    been selected include:

    The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse

    for Child Welfare (CWCH)

    http://www.cachildwelfareclearinghouse.org/

    Center for the Study of Prevention of Violence:

    Blueprints for Violence Prevention (Blueprints)http://www.colorado.edu/cspv/blueprints/index.

    html

    Helping Americas Youth (HAY)http://guide.helpingamericasyouth.gov/program

    tool.cfm

    Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency

    Prevention Model Programs Guide (OJJDP)

    http://www.dsgonline.com/mpg_index.htm

    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services

    Administrations National Registry ofEvidence-Based Programs and Practices

    (SAMHSA)http://nrepp.samhsa.gov/

    The appearance of a program in multiple registries can provide added strength to the

    claim of effectiveness. This can be particularly relevant for programs assessed by someregistries to have less rigorous evaluative designs. There are, however, several excellent

    programs listed in the directory that appear in only one registry.

    Criteria for Inclusion

    In order for a program to be included in this directory it had to meet several criteria. At a minimum, a

    significant component of the program had to focuson parent education or parent training and the

    program must have met accepted empiricalstandards for an evidence-based program. In

    addition, the program must have been listed on atleast one or more national registries of evidence-

    based programs.

    While we have made every effort to include alleligible programs, new evidence-based programs

    are being developed and recognized on a regular

    basis. As a result, it is inevitable that our list will be

    incomplete and that there are evidence-basedparenting programs that we have neglected to

    include. If you are aware of an EBPP that we donot list but you believe should be included, pleaseemail us [email protected].

    Selecting an Appropriate Program

    Knowing that a program has undergone rigoroustesting and evaluation can reassure potential

    program sponsors that the program is likely to be effective under the right conditions and with theappropriate audience. However, knowing which program is the right one for a particular setting and

    audience is not always easy to determine. There are a number of critical factors that planners need to

    consider when selecting a program for their organization and audience. For those interested in guidelinesto assist in the task of selecting an appropriate evidence-based parenting please see the What Works

    Research to Action Brief: Guidelines for Selecting an Evidence Based Program.

    http://www.cachildwelfareclearinghouse.org/http://www.cachildwelfareclearinghouse.org/http://www.colorado.edu/cspv/blueprints/index.htmlhttp://www.colorado.edu/cspv/blueprints/index.htmlhttp://www.colorado.edu/cspv/blueprints/index.htmlhttp://guide.helpingamericasyouth.gov/programtool.cfmhttp://guide.helpingamericasyouth.gov/programtool.cfmhttp://guide.helpingamericasyouth.gov/programtool.cfmhttp://www.dsgonline.com/mpg_index.htmhttp://www.dsgonline.com/mpg_index.htmhttp://nrepp.samhsa.gov/http://nrepp.samhsa.gov/http://nrepp.samhsa.gov/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://whatworks.cfmxtest.uwex.edu/attachment/whatworks_03.pdfhttp://whatworks.cfmxtest.uwex.edu/attachment/whatworks_03.pdfhttp://whatworks.cfmxtest.uwex.edu/attachment/whatworks_03.pdfhttp://whatworks.cfmxtest.uwex.edu/attachment/whatworks_03.pdfmailto:[email protected]://nrepp.samhsa.gov/http://www.dsgonline.com/mpg_index.htmhttp://guide.helpingamericasyouth.gov/programtool.cfmhttp://guide.helpingamericasyouth.gov/programtool.cfmhttp://www.colorado.edu/cspv/blueprints/index.htmlhttp://www.colorado.edu/cspv/blueprints/index.htmlhttp://www.cachildwelfareclearinghouse.org/
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    Key to Estimated Program Costs

    LOW: 0 - $500MEDIUM: $500 - $2000HIGH: Over $2000

    Actual program costs can vary

    widely from these estimates due to

    yearly cost increases, materials, staff

    training needs and regional cost

    differences. Moreover, initial start-

    up expenses are often higher than

    costs to maintain the program over

    time.

    Using the Directory

    This directory is organized into two sections. The first section includes programs where parent

    education/training is the sole focus of the program. Programs in this section are further divided into twoadditional categories: programs designed to serve a single age range and programs designed to

    accommodate multiple age ranges. Some programs have been specifically developed for a particular stageof childhood such as early adolescence or the preschool years. Other programs have expanded beyond one

    stage of childhood and include curriculum components that address parenting issue at more than onedevelopmental stage.

    The second section of this directory consists of programs where parent education/training is one

    component of a broader multi-component program. Addressing the multiple settings in which an

    individual spends time and enhancing the connections between them can substantially increase thechances of a programs success. Consequently, multi-component programs which reinforce comparable

    messages and behaviors at school, in the family and/or in the community not only have the highest short

    term success rates but are more likely to facilitate long term

    change. Multi-component programs are more challenging toimplement because they usually require coordination and

    administration by multiple service providers, but the resultsare likely to be well worth the effort.

    For the majority of the multi-component programs listed, the

    parenting component must be used in combination with otherprogram components in order to insure effectiveness.

    However, there are some exceptions. When choosing a multi-

    component program it is important to look carefully at theprogram description and evaluation results to determine

    whether it is appropriate to use the parenting component of theprogram alone.

    Section 1: The programs listed in this section focus solely on parenttraining/education for parents and their children within a single age range.

    Programs Targeting Prenatal to Preschool Aged Children and Parents

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    NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIPTargeted Age of Child: Prenatal to age 2Targeted Audience: First-time pregnant low-income mothers of any age.

    Effectiveness Within Racial/Ethnic Groups, Gender and Settings:

    Evaluated for effectiveness with African-American and Caucasian mothers Evaluated for effectiveness in urban and rural settingsProgram Description: This program strives to improve overall family functioning through improved

    prenatal health resulting in healthier pregnancies and infants, improved care to infants and toddlers in the

    interest of optimal health and development and improved personal, health and vocational development on

    the part of parent(s).Evaluated Outcomes:

    Improved prenatal health of mother and decreased preterm deliveries Reduction in child abuse and neglect Reduction in subsequent pregnancies Reduction in maternal dependence on AFDC Reduction in maternal ATOD abuse related problems Reduction in maternal arrests Reduction in childrens arrests and convictions, number of sexual partners and cigarette use at age

    15Number of Sessions and Format:

    The program extends from mid-pregnancy until the child is two years old Ideally, visits begin early in the second trimester of pregnancy Visits are scheduled weekly for the first month after enrollment and then bi-weekly until the baby

    is born

    Visits are weekly for the first six weeks after the baby is born, and then bi-weekly until the baby is20 months

    The last four visits are monthly until the child is two years oldStaffing: Home visits mustbe conducted by nurses for the program to be effective.

    Cost: High

    Registry Listings: OJJDP, HAY, Blueprints

    Contact Information:Nurse-Family Partnership

    National Office

    1900 Grant Street, Suite 400Denver, CO 80203

    Phone: 866-864-5226

    Fax: 303-327-4260Email:[email protected]:www.nursefamilypartnership.org/

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.nursefamilypartnership.org/http://www.nursefamilypartnership.org/http://www.nursefamilypartnership.org/http://www.nursefamilypartnership.org/mailto:[email protected]
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    PARENTS AS TEACHERSTargeted Age of Child: 0 to 5Targeted Audience: Primarily, but not limited to, low-income at-risk families

    Effectiveness Within Racial/Ethnic Groups, Gender and Settings:

    Evaluated for effectiveness with African-American, Caucasian and Hispanic families Implemented among specialized populations: children with special needs, reservation basedNative Americans, homeless families, teen parents, military-based families and incarcerated

    parents

    Implemented in rural and urban settings Implemented for use within center-based child care settings

    Program Description: This program seeks to promote school readiness by working with parents and their

    children birth through age 5. It includes in-home visits by certified parent educators, parent group

    meetings, periodic developmental screenings and links to community resources.

    Evaluated Outcomes:

    More advanced physical, cognitive and emotional development for children Increased parental knowledge of child development Increased use of positive parenting practices Increased parental involvement in childs schooling Some evidence for decreased welfare dependence Some evidence for reduced incidence of child abuse

    Number of Sessions and Format:

    Monthly in-home visits Yearly developmental, vision and hearing screenings for children Monthly group meetings led by parent educators Effort to connect family with community resources

    Staffing: Certified parent educators

    Cost: N/ARegistry Listings: OJJDP

    Parents as Teachers National Center

    Contact Information:

    2228 Ball DriveSt. Louis, Missouri 63146

    United States

    Phone: 314-432-4330Fax: 314-432-8963

    Email:[email protected]

    Website:http://www.parentsasteachers.org

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.issuelab.com/includes/click.php?org_id=148&type=wurl&go=http://www.parentsasteachers.orghttp://www.issuelab.com/includes/click.php?org_id=148&type=wurl&go=http://www.parentsasteachers.orghttp://www.issuelab.com/includes/click.php?org_id=148&type=wurl&go=http://www.parentsasteachers.orghttp://www.issuelab.com/includes/click.php?org_id=148&type=wurl&go=http://www.parentsasteachers.orgmailto:[email protected]
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    PARENT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERTargeted Age of Child: 0-3Targeted Audience: Low-income families where mothers are the primary caregiver

    Effectiveness Within Racial/Ethnic Groups, Gender and Settings:

    Evaluated for African-American, Caucasian and Hispanic families Evaluated as effective with both genders Evaluated for low-income families

    Program Description: This program is designed to provide full range of personal and parenting support to

    low-income mothers including knowledge of child development, improved family communication and

    interaction skills, home management training, exposure to community resources and continuing educationclasses. External supports are provided in the form of transportation to classes, some meals, health/social

    services, programs for siblings and small stipend.

    Evaluated Outcomes:

    Improved interaction and communication between parent and child Increased use of positive disciplinary techniques Increased IQ and cognitive ability among preschool children Increased school success for primary children Decreased externalizing behavior among all children

    Number of Sessions and Format:

    Conducted over two years Includes 25 home visits Weekly center activities Structured play sessions that are videotaped and analyzed Component for fathers Family workshops ESL services Nursery school componentStaffing: Use of paraprofessional parent educators and visiting nurses

    Cost: High

    Registry Listings: OJJDP, HAY

    Dale L. Johnson, Ph.D.Department of Psychology

    University of Houston

    Houston, TX 77204-5341

    Contact Information:

    Phone: 505-758-7962

    Fax: 713-743-8633

    Email:[email protected]

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]
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    Programs Targeting School Aged Children and Parents

    PARENTING THROUGH CHANGETargeted Age of Child: 6-12

    Targeted Audience: Recently separated single mothers whose children are at risk of internalizing andexternalizing conduct disorders

    Effectiveness Within Racial/Ethnic Groups, Gender and Settings:

    Evaluated as effective for Caucasian and Hispanic Families Evaluated as effective for both genders

    Program Description: This program is designed to prevent internalizing (e.g. anxiety, depression) and

    externalizing behaviors (e.g. delinquency, violence) and promote healthy child adjustment by teachingparents effective parenting practices including encouragement, limit setting, problem-solving, monitoringand positive involvement. The program incorporates the demonstration of strategies to decrease coercive

    exchanges with children and teach use of positive reinforcement to promote prosocial behavior.

    Short and long term reductions in internalizing behaviorsEvaluated Outcomes:

    Decreased externalizing and delinquency behaviors Improved school functioning

    Number of Sessions and Format: 14 weekly group sessionsStaffing: Session conducted by two trained group facilitators

    Cost: High

    Registry Listings: SAMHSA

    Contact Information:Marion S. Forgatch, Ph.D.

    Executive Director

    Implementation Sciences International, Inc.

    2852 Willamette Street, #172Eugene, OR 97405

    Phone: 541-485-2711Fax: 541-338-9963

    Email:[email protected]

    http://[email protected]/http://[email protected]/http://[email protected]/http://[email protected]/
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    RAISING A THINKING CHILDTargeted Age of Child: 4-7Targeted Audience: Any family with children in this age range

    Effectiveness Within Racial/Ethnic Groups, Gender and Settings:

    Evaluated as effective for African-American, Caucasian, Hispanic, American Indian and AsianFamilies

    Evaluated as effective for both genders Evaluated as effective within urban settings Evaluated as effective across socio-economic settings

    Program Description: The program is designed to teach parents to use interpersonal cognitive problem-solving skills to facilitate the growth of thinking skills in children and to increase parent sensitivity to

    their own as well as their childrens feelings.

    Enhanced Interpersonal and problem solving skills for childrenEvaluated Outcomes: Decreased behavioral problems Increased parental effectiveness and sensitivity

    Number of Sessions and Format: 10-12 consecutive weekly sessions Can be adapted to a minimum of six weeks

    Staffing: Leadership by trained parent educators

    Cost: Medium

    Registry Listings: OJJDPContact Information:

    Myrna B. Shure, Ph.D.

    Drexel University, Dept. of Psychology

    245 North 15th Street, Mail Stop 626Philadelphia, PA 19102

    Phone: 215-762-7205Fax: 215-762-8625Email:[email protected]

    http://[email protected]/http://[email protected]/http://[email protected]/http://[email protected]/
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    Programs Targeting Pre-teen and Teenage Children and Parents

    CREATING LASTING CONNECTIONSTargeted Age of Child: 9-17

    Targeted Audience: Youth and families in high risk environmentsEffectiveness Within Racial/Ethnic Groups, Gender and Settings:

    Evaluated for Caucasian and African-American youth Evaluated for male and female participants Evaluated in urban, rural and suburban settings Implemented with Caucasian, African-American, Hispanic, American Indian and Asian youth

    Program Description: This program emphasizes family strengthening in an effort to increase both parent

    and child resiliency, reduce adolescent ATOD use and provide on-going community support to youth andfamilies.

    Evaluated Outcomes:

    Improved youth social and refusal skills Delayed onset and decreased ATOD use by youth Improved family management and communication skills Improved parental knowledge of ATOD abuse Improved use of community resources by both parents and children

    Number of Sessions and Format:

    15-18 weekly Parent Sessions 15-18 Youth Sessions Optional 2-3 Combined Sessions 6 month follow-up case management services Designed for use through an existing community system (churches, schools, community centers)

    which can provide significant contact with parents and youth as well as links to other humanservice providers and community resources

    2 part-time facilitators for parent sessionsStaffing: 2 part-time facilitators for youth sessions Formal training by program developer is highly recommended but not required

    Cost: High

    Registry Listings: SAMHSA, OJJDP, HAY

    Ted N. Strader

    COPES, Inc.

    845 Barret AvenueLouisville, KY 40204

    Phone: 502-583-6820

    Fax: 502-583-6832Email:

    Contact Information:

    [email protected]

    Web site:http://www.copes.org

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.copes.org/http://www.copes.org/http://www.copes.org/http://www.copes.org/mailto:[email protected]
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    FAMILIES IN ACTIONTargeted Age of Child: 11-14Targeted Audience: All families with children in early adolescence or entering middle school

    Effectiveness Within Racial/Ethnic Groups, Gender and Settings:

    Evaluated for Caucasian youth Evaluated for rural settings Identified stronger effects for boys than for girls

    Program Description: This is a family based substance abuse prevention program which emphasizes

    general life and social resistance skills.

    Evaluated Outcomes:

    Higher family cohesion and reduced conflict Youth increased school attachment and self-esteem Youth demonstrated stronger belief that alcohol should be consumed at older age Parents demonstrated stronger belief that alcohol should not be used by minors

    Number of Sessions and Format:

    2 two-hour weekly sessions for groups of 5 to 12 families Program is video based Parents and teens meet separately and come together for closing Typically held in school settings

    Staffing: No specific training or staffing requirementsCost: Medium

    Registry Listings: OJJDP, HAY

    Contact Information:Michael H. Popkin, Ph.D.

    Active Parenting Publishers

    1955 Vaughn Road NW, Suite 108Kennesaw, GA 30144-7808

    Phone: 800-825-0060

    Fax: 770-429-0334

    Email:[email protected] site:http://www.activeparenting.com/xfia.htm

    http://[email protected]/http://[email protected]/http://[email protected]/http://www.activeparenting.com/xfia.htmhttp://www.activeparenting.com/xfia.htmhttp://www.activeparenting.com/xfia.htmhttp://www.activeparenting.com/xfia.htmhttp://[email protected]/
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    FAMILY MATTERSTargeted Age of Child: 12-14Targeted Audience: All families with children in early adolescence

    Effectiveness Within Racial/Ethnic Groups, Gender and Settings:

    Evaluated for Hispanic, Caucasian, American Indian, Asian and Caucasian youth Evaluated for male and female youth Evaluated in rural, suburban and urban settings

    Program Description: This is a family-directed program administered through mailed booklets and

    designed to reduce ATOD use. The program is designed to enhance general parenting skills applicable for

    this age group as well as family attributes that contribute to reduced substance use.Evaluated Outcomes:

    Reduced adolescent cigarette smoking Reduced adolescent alcohol use Possible improvements in parenting skills and parent-child relationship

    Number of Sessions and Format:

    Each of four booklets is mailed to family upon completion of previous book After each booklet is mailed, the family is given a minimum of two weeks to read the booklet and

    carry out the activities

    The two week period is followed by telephone contact from a health educator to the primaryparent. The health educator encourages booklet completion and answers questions

    The subsequent book is sent when the health educator deems the previous booklet has beencompleted

    Staffing:

    Health educator Can come from a sponsoring agency or from the surrounding community Can be paid staff or volunteer

    Cost: Low - Program booklets, Health Educator Training Manual, recruitment and program evaluationmaterials are all available at no cost from the program website.

    Registry Listings: SAMHSA, OJJDP, HAY

    Karl E. Bauman, Ph.D.116 Nolen Lane

    Chapel Hill, NC 27516

    Email:

    Contact Information:

    [email protected] site:http://familymatters.sph.unc.edu/introduction.htm

    http://[email protected]/http://[email protected]/http://[email protected]/http://familymatters.sph.unc.edu/introduction.htmhttp://familymatters.sph.unc.edu/introduction.htmhttp://familymatters.sph.unc.edu/introduction.htmhttp://familymatters.sph.unc.edu/introduction.htmhttp://[email protected]/
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    GUIDING GOOD CHOICESTargeted Age of Child: 9-14Targeted Audience: All families with children in this age range

    Effectiveness Within Racial/Ethnic Groups, Gender and Settings:

    Evaluated for Hispanic, African-American, Samoan, American Indian and Caucasian youth andfamilies

    Evaluated for males and females Evaluated for urban settings Implemented within rural and suburban settings

    Program Description: This program was designed to provide parents with the necessary knowledge andskills to guide children through early adolescence in an effort to promote drug resistance and prevent anti-

    social behavior.

    Evaluated Outcomes:

    Delayed initiation and reduced lifetime ATOD use by youth Increased drug resistance skills and anti-social behavior prevention for youth Decreased self-reported depressive symptoms among youth Decreased negative family interactions Increased proactive family communication and family bonding Clearer behavioral expectations and substance use prevention related communication from parents

    Number of Sessions and Format:

    Five sessions total: 4 parent only, 1 parent and child This is a multi-media, interactive family competency training program including video-based

    vignettes and opportunities for skills practice.

    Take home guide includes family activities, discussion topics, skill-building exercises andpositive parenting information.

    Staffing:

    Can be staffed by anyone comfortable with workshop leadership

    Suggested leaders include parent educators and teachersCost: Medium

    Registry listings: SAHMSA, OJJDP, HAY

    Prevention Science Customer Center Service RepresentativeContact Information:

    Channing Bete Company

    One Community Place

    South Deerfield, MA 01373Phone: 800-477-4776

    Fax: 800-499-6464

    Email:[email protected] site:www.channing-bete.com/prevention-programs/guiding-good-choices

    http://[email protected]/http://[email protected]/http://[email protected]/http://www.channing-bete.com/prevention-programs/guiding-good-choiceshttp://www.channing-bete.com/prevention-programs/guiding-good-choiceshttp://www.channing-bete.com/prevention-programs/guiding-good-choiceshttp://www.channing-bete.com/prevention-programs/guiding-good-choiceshttp://[email protected]/
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    MULTIDIMENSIONAL FAMILY THERAPYTargeted Age of Child: 11-18Targeted Audience: Adolescents with drug and behavior problems and their families.

    Effectiveness Within Racial/Ethnic Groups, Gender and Settings:

    Evaluated for Hispanic, African-American and Caucasian youth Evaluated primarily for males Evaluated for youth from urban settings

    Program Description: This program seeks to reduce or eliminate adolescents substance abuse and other

    problem behavior, while improving the overall functioning of their families. The program strives to

    improve adolescent functioning within peer groups, school and the family. It simultaneously strives tofacilitate parental commitment and investment in the adolescent in an effort to improve the overall

    relationship and communication between parent and child.

    Evaluated Outcomes:

    Reduced substance abuse and behavior problems among youth Increased self-concept, school bonding and grade point average for youth Decrease in youth association with anti-social peers Increased family competence and cohesion

    Number of Sessions and Format:

    12 weekly Sessions plus phone calls and contact with school and salient communitymembers/organizations

    Therapists work with family members individually and as a group Although certain aspects of treatment are common to all families some aspects and approaches are

    individualizedStaffing: Masters level therapist

    Cost: High

    Registry Listings: OJJDP, SAMHSA

    Howard A. Liddle

    Department of Epidemiology and Public Health

    Contact Information:

    Treatment Research on Adolescent Drug AbuseUniversity of Miami

    School of Medical Center

    1400 10th Avenue NW, 11th Floor, Mail Stop M-711Miami, FL 33136

    Phone: 305-243-6434

    Fax: 305-243-3651Email:[email protected]

    Web site:http://www.hhs.gov/ophs/

    http://[email protected]/http://[email protected]/http://[email protected]/http://www.hhs.gov/ophs/http://www.hhs.gov/ophs/http://www.hhs.gov/ophs/http://www.hhs.gov/ophs/http://[email protected]/
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    STARS (START TAKING ALCOHOL RISKS SERIOUSLY) FOR FAMILIESTargeted Age of Child: 11-15Targeted Audience: Youth in this age range and their families

    Effectiveness Within Racial/Ethnic Groups, Gender and Settings:

    Evaluated as effective with Caucasian and African-American youth Evaluated as effective within urban, suburban and rural settings Evaluated as effective for both genders

    Program Description: The goal of the program is to motivate youth to postpone alcohol use until

    adulthood.

    Reduced alcohol use among youthEvaluated Outcomes:

    The program has three phases including:Number of Sessions and Format:1.Annual 20 minute health care consultation from provider (nurse, counselor, social worker) on

    how to avoid alcohol use, which is designed to reach youth at specific stages of readiness for

    change

    2.8 sets of Key Fact postcards mailed to parents at a rate of 2 per week for 4 weeks. Postcardsguide parents in talking to children about alcohol avoidance

    3.4 Weekly Family Take-Home Lessons to be completed with child and returnedStaffing: Trained health care provider to provide annual consultation.

    Cost: LowRegistry Listings: OJJDP, HAY

    Paula JonesNIMCO, Inc.

    102 Highway 81 North, P.O. Box 9

    Calhoun, KY 42327-0009

    Phone: 800-962-6662Email:

    Contact Information:

    [email protected]

    Web site:http://www.nimcoinc.com/

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.nimcoinc.com/http://www.nimcoinc.com/http://www.nimcoinc.com/http://www.nimcoinc.com/mailto:[email protected]
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    STRENGTHENING FAMILIES 10-14Targeted Age of Child: 10-14Targeted Audience: All Families with children in this age range

    Evaluated as effective with Caucasian, African-American, Asian/Pacific Islander, AmericanIndian, Alaskan Native, Hispanic and Australian and Canadian Families

    Effectiveness Within Racial/Ethnic Groups, Gender and Settings:

    Evaluated as effective for both genders Evaluated as effective in urban, suburban and rural settings

    Program Description: This program is designed to improve nurturing and child management skills on the

    part of parents while also enhancing interpersonal and personal competencies for youth.Evaluated Outcomes:

    Reduction in substance use in adolescence Reduction in behavior problems in adolescence Increased peer resistance Increased support, affection, effectiveness from parents toward youth

    Number of Sessions and Format:

    7 two hour weekly sessions 4 booster sessions from 6 months to 1 year post program Parents and youth attend separate skill-building sessions for the 1sthour, engage in supervised

    family activities for the 2nd

    hourStaffing: Sessions led by trained group leaders

    Cost: High

    Registry Listings: OJJDP, HAY

    Catherine Webb

    Partnerships in Prevention Science InstituteIowa State University

    2625 North Loop Drive, Suite 500

    Ames, Iowa 50010

    Phone: 515-294-1426Fax: 515-294-3613

    Email:

    Contact Information:

    [email protected]

    Web site:http://www.extension.iastate.edu/sfpII

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.extension.iastate.edu/sfpIIhttp://www.extension.iastate.edu/sfpIIhttp://www.extension.iastate.edu/sfpIIhttp://www.extension.iastate.edu/sfpIImailto:[email protected]
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    Section 2: The programs in this section have multiple versions where eachversion targets families and their children within a different age range.

    NURTURING PARENTINGTargeted Age of Child: Programs for birth to 5, children 5-11, teens 12-18

    Targeted Audience: Families at risk for abuse and neglectEffectiveness Within Racial/Ethnic Groups, Gender and Settings:

    Evaluated as effective with Caucasian and Hispanic Families Implemented with African-American and Hmong Families Evaluated as effective for both genders

    Program Description: The purpose of this program is to teach parents age appropriate developmental

    expectations and nurturing non-violent discipline strategies as well as to develop empathy, self-esteem,

    empowerment and positive patterns of communication for both parents and children.

    Evaluated Outcomes:

    Decreased family violence Increased accuracy of developmentally appropriate expectations Improved problem solving Improved positive parenting skills Improved communication Increased family bonding

    Number of Sessions and Format:

    12 - 48 Sessions offered in both home-based and group-based formats Programs for children 5 and older include both parent and child components meeting concurrently

    in separate groups

    Staffing: Trained facilitator

    Cost: Medium

    Registry Listings: OJJDP, CWCH

    Dr. Stephen J. Bavolek

    Contact Information:

    Family Development Resources, Inc.3070 Rasmussen Road, Suite 190

    Park City, UT 84098

    Phone: 800-688-5822Fax: 435-649-9599

    Web site:http://www.nurturingparenting.com/

    http://www.nurturingparenting.com/http://www.nurturingparenting.com/http://www.nurturingparenting.com/http://www.nurturingparenting.com/
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    PARENTING WISELYTargeted Age of Child: Versions for elementary (6-11), early adolescence (12-14) and adolescence (15-18)

    Targeted Audience: Hard to reach at-risk families

    Effectiveness Within Racial/Ethnic Groups, Gender and Settings:

    Evaluated as effective with Caucasian, African-American, Hispanic and Asian Families Evaluated as effective for both genders Evaluated in urban, suburban and rural settings Evaluated for low-income families

    Program Description: This self-administered interactive computer based program is designed to improvethe parent-child relationship, enhance family communication, reduce behavior problems, and build family

    unity.

    Evaluated Outcomes:

    Increased knowledge and use of good parenting skills Decreased child problem behaviors Improved problem solving Reduced family violence

    Number of Sessions and Format:

    Can be used as a stand-alone family intervention or to compliment other interventions 9 interactive computer tutorials can be completed in 2 to 3 hours

    Staffing: Anyone who can use a computer

    Other: Program includes family workbook. Video tapes and DVDs can be purchased for use within other

    parenting education programs, as well.Cost: Medium

    Registry Listings: OJJDP, HAY, CWCH

    Contact Information:Donald A. Gordon, Ph.D.

    Family Works, Inc.

    34 West State Street, Room 135B, Unit 8

    Athens, OH 457013751Phone: 866-234-9473

    Fax: 541-482-2829

    Email:[email protected] site:http://www.familyworksinc.com

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.familyworksinc.com/http://www.familyworksinc.com/http://www.familyworksinc.com/http://www.familyworksinc.com/mailto:[email protected]
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    STRENGTHENING FAMILIESTargeted Age of Child: Separate Versions for 3-5, 6-12, 10-14 (also see above), 13-17Targeted Audience: All parents with children in the correct age range

    Effectiveness Within Racial/Ethnic Groups, Gender and Settings:

    Evaluated as effective with Caucasian, African-American, Asian/Pacific Islander, AmericanIndian, Alaskan Native, Hispanic and Australian and Canadian Families

    Evaluated as effective for both genders Evaluated in urban, suburban and rural settings

    Program Description: This program is designed to teach and enhance parenting skills such as nurturing,

    rule setting, appropriate discipline, and monitoring compliance. Children are taught skills including goalsetting, anger control, communication, responsible behavior, and peer resistance.

    Evaluated Outcomes:

    Improved parenting skills Improved family environment Increased desirable behaviors/competencies from children Decreased conduct disorder among children Improve protective factors Decrease risk factors predictive of future problem behaviors

    Number of Sessions and Format:

    14 consecutive weekly sessions 2 booster sessions from six months to one year post program Each weekly skill building session includes a separate but simultaneous parent and child

    component followed by a joint skill practice sessionStaffing: Sessions led by trained group leaders

    Cost: High

    Registry Listings: OJJDP, HAY

    Contact Information:Karol Kumpfer, Ph.D.

    Department of Health Promotion and Education

    21901 East South Campus Drive, Room 2142University of Utah

    Salt Lake City, UT 84112

    Phone: 801-581-7718Fax: 801-581-5872

    Email:[email protected]

    Web site:http://www.strengtheningfamiliesprogram.org/index.html

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.strengtheningfamiliesprogram.org/index.htmlhttp://www.strengtheningfamiliesprogram.org/index.htmlhttp://www.strengtheningfamiliesprogram.org/index.htmlhttp://www.strengtheningfamiliesprogram.org/index.htmlmailto:[email protected]
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    TRIPLE P POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAMTargeted Age of Child: Triple P has program components targeting five different developmental periodsfrom infancy to adolescence.

    Targeted Audience: The program has components appropriate for multiple levels of intervention intensity

    from media campaigns to universal programming. Components are designed to meet programmatic needs

    ranging from programming appropriate for all families to families with children at risk or exhibitingbehavioral issues such as conduct disorder or oppositional children. These components can be used

    independently of one another.

    Triple P was developed in Australia and has been evaluated as effective with audiences from HongKong, Germany and Australia

    Effectiveness Within Racial/Ethnic Groups, Gender and Settings:

    Evaluated as effective with both genders Evaluated as effective in urban, suburban and rural settings

    Program Description: Overall aims of the program include promotion of independent, healthy families

    through enhancement of parental knowledge, skills and confidence, promotion of healthy development,

    and social competency for children and facilitation of the development of non-violent, nurturing

    environments for children. The program encompasses 5 levels of increasing strength. Level 1 is designedto be a universal media based parent information strategy to build community awareness of parenting

    needs and resources and to encourage parental participation. Level 2 is a brief intervention (1 or 2 session)

    that seeks to provide anticipatory developmental guidance to parents of children with mild behavioraldifficulties. Level 3 (4 sessions) focuses on children with mild to moderate behavioral difficulties and

    includes active parental skills training. Level 4 (8-10 sessions) targets families with children with more

    severe behavior difficulties and can be conduct individually, in a group setting or through a self-directedcurriculum. Level 5 is designed for families where parenting difficulties are compounded by other sources

    of family distress (relationship conflict, depression etc.) and includes enhanced therapeutic behavioral

    family intervention.

    Parents learn self-sufficiencyEvaluated Outcomes:

    Improved parental sense of self-efficacy Level 1 Media CampaignNumber of Sessions and Format: Level 2 1-2 sessions Level 3 4 Sessions Level 4 8-10 Sessions Level 5 enhanced behavioral therapy component Multiple delivery methods are appropriate depending on the level of the intervention

    including: media based (television series), individual, and group. This program has also

    displayed efficacy in a self-directed mode of delivery with and without telephone contact,

    depending on the audience and context.

    Staffing: Staffing needs depend on level of programming: Level 1 requires media experience, Level 2volunteer group leaders, Level 3 and 4 parent educators, Level 5 therapists

    Cost: Low to Medium to High depending on the level and the number of programming materials needed.

    Registry Listings:

    CWCH

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    Contact Information:

    Triple P America

    4840 Forest Drive # 308Columbia, SC 29206

    Phone: 803-787-9944

    Fax: 803-787-9941Email:[email protected]

    Web site:http://www.triplep-america.com/

    http://[email protected]/http://[email protected]/http://[email protected]/http://www.triplep-america.com/http://www.triplep-america.com/http://www.triplep-america.com/http://www.triplep-america.com/http://[email protected]/
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    EARLY RISERS SKILLS FOR SUCCESSTargeted Age of Child: 6-12Targeted Audience: Students who are at high risk for early development of conduct problems

    (aggressive, disruptive, non-conformist) and their parents

    Effectiveness Within Racial/Ethnic Groups, Gender and Settings:

    Evaluated as effective for Caucasian and African-American Families Evaluated as effective for both genders Evaluated as effective in urban and rural settings

    Program Description: The program is designed to provide early, comprehensive and sustained

    intervention with child, home, and school which includes parent training, family support, educationalenrichment, child social skills training, parent-school consultation and contingency management of

    problem behavior.

    Improved behavioral regulation among severely aggressive childrenEvaluated Outcomes: Increased and sustained academic competence (behaviors) and achievement (performance) Increased social competence among children Increased parental investment in the child More effective discipline by parent

    Child FocusedNumber of Sessions and Format:

    Summer Day Camp4 days/ week for 6 weeks incorporating social-emotional skills education,reading enrichment, and creative arts supported by behavioral management protocol

    School Year Friendship Groupsto build and reinforce skills learned over the summer School supportfor the provision of academic and behavioral supports throughout the school year

    Family Focused

    Family Nightsparent education opportunities 5 times per year with child fun activities Family Support

    consisting of individually designed case plansStaffing: Programming led by certified family advocates with a bachelors degree and 3-5 years

    experience working with families - One family advocate per 25 families

    Cost: High

    Registry Listings: SAMHSA, OJJDP, HAY

    Early Risers "Skills for Success"

    Gerald J. August, Ph.D.University of Minnesota

    F256/2B West

    2450 Riverside AvenueMinneapolis, Minnesota 55454-1495

    Phone: 612-273-9711

    Contact Information:

    Fax: 612-273-9779Email:[email protected]

    Web site:http://www.psychiatry.umn.edu/psychiatry/research/earlyrisers/home.html

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.psychiatry.umn.edu/psychiatry/research/earlyrisers/home.htmlhttp://www.psychiatry.umn.edu/psychiatry/research/earlyrisers/home.htmlhttp://www.psychiatry.umn.edu/psychiatry/research/earlyrisers/home.htmlhttp://www.psychiatry.umn.edu/psychiatry/research/earlyrisers/home.htmlmailto:[email protected]
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    FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS TOGETHER (FAST)Targeted Age of Child: 4-12Targeted Audience: Children identified by teachers and other school professionals as exhibiting problem

    behaviors which put them at risk for future academic and social problems

    Effectiveness Within Racial/Ethnic Groups, Gender and Settings:

    Evaluated as effective with Caucasian, Native American, African-American, Asian Evaluated as effective with both genders Evaluated as effective in rural, suburban and urban settings

    Program Description: FAST emphasizes a positive non-stigmatizing approach to strengthening the whole

    family through empowerment of parents and the building of supportive parent-to-parent groups. FASTconsists of multi-family group meetings offered in the school and conducted by school specialists in an

    effort to build collaboration between the school and parents. Programmatic goals include prevention of

    future school failure and substance use, enhancement of family functioning and stress reduction throughthe building of family social support structures and resource use.

    Evaluated Outcomes:

    Reduction in child aggressive behaviors Increased in child social skills Increased child academic competence Reduction in need for special education services Increased parental involvement and volunteering in the community Benefits were maintained at one year follow-up 8 weekly 2.5 hour meetingsNumber of Sessions and Format: Monthly follow-up sessions run by the families for two years Parents are recruited by trained FAST recruiters (often program graduates)

    who visit parents in the home

    Weekly gatherings consist of 8-12 families and are usually held in the school

    Meetings consist of opening and closing rituals, a meal hosted by a family, structured familyactivities and communications, parent mutual-support time, a substance abuse education

    component and parent-child play therapy

    Staffing: Multi-family group meetings are staffed by multiple facilitators including a school staff membersuch as a social worker, counselor, psychologist or principal; a parent, liaison worker or FAST facilitator;

    and ATOD prevention specialist; and a mental health professional. Parents are solicited by trained FAST

    recruiters. Families lead the follow-up sessions.Cost: High

    Registry Listings: HAY, OJJDP

    Contact Information:Families and Schools Together Inc.

    2801 International Lane

    Madison, WI 53704-3151

    Phone: 608-663-2382Toll Free: 888-629-2481

    Fax: 608-663-2336

    Email:[email protected] site:http://familiesandschools.org

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    FAST TRACKTargeted Age of Child: Extends from 1st through 10

    thgrade. Intensity of the intervention increases

    during the transitional periods of school entry and movement from elementary to middle school.

    Targeted Audience: Kindergarten children identified by their teachers and parents as having elevated

    conduct problems manifested by disruptive behavior and poor peer relations at school entry and who are

    therefore at risk for conduct disorder and other negative outcomes in adolescence, including school drop-out and delinquency.

    Effectiveness Within Racial/Ethnic Groups, Gender and Settings:

    Evaluated as effective for African-American and Caucasian children Implemented with other racial/ethnic groups as well as internationally Evaluated as effective for both males and females Evaluated as effective in urban and rural settings

    Program Description: The program is designed to target the child within many contexts and through

    many sources of influence over a substantial time in an effort to improve child competencies, parentingeffectiveness, school context, relationship with teachers and home-school communications.

    Reductions in oppositional-aggressive behaviors at homeEvaluated Outcomes:

    Reductions in conduct problems at school Reduction in need for special education services Children exhibit increased social problem solving skills Parents perceive improvement in their parenting behavior Parents use significantly less physical punishment Indications of reduced delinquency and serious conduct order in adolescence (Note: Evaluation of

    adolescent outcomes has not been completed.)

    Elementary School Phase

    Number of Sessions and Format:

    For all Students- PATHS Curriculum This school-based program is designed to be led by and to provide

    support for teachers. The classroom curriculum is a universal intervention designed to target

    emotional concepts, social understanding and self-control.

    For identified Students- Parenting training - groups to develop positive family-school relationships and teach behavior

    management skills

    - Home visits- Child Social Skills Training Groups- Child Tutoring in reading- Peer Pairing child friendship enhancement in the classroom

    Adolescent Phase- Curriculum based parent-youth meetings to support the transition into middle school- Individualized Services as needed including: tutoring, mentoring, support for positive peer-

    group involvement, home visiting, family problem solving, liaisons with school andcommunity agencies

    Cost:

    N/A

    Registry Listings: OJJDP, HAY

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    Mark T. Greenberg, Ph.D.

    110 Henderson Building SouthPennsylvania State University

    Contact Information:

    University Park, PA 16802-6504

    Phone: 814-863-0112Fax: 814-865-2530

    Email:[email protected]

    Web site:http://www.fasttrackproject.org/

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    THE INCREDIBLE YEARSTargeted Age of Child: 2-10Targeted Audience: All families with children in this age range. Primary emphasis is on children at-risk

    for or displaying conduct disorders.

    Effectiveness Within Racial/Ethnic Groups, Gender and Settings:

    Evaluated as effective for African-American, Caucasian, Hispanic, Asian, East African, Canadian,and British children Evaluated as effective for both genders Evaluated as effective for rural, suburban and urban settings Evaluated as effective across socioeconomic backgrounds

    Program Description: Parent, school and child components are designed to work together to promote

    emotional and social competence and to prevent, reduce and/or treat behavioral and emotional problems

    in children.

    Evaluated Outcomes:

    Increased positive and nurturing parenting Decreased harsh coercive negative parenting Reduction in childrens home and school behavior problems Increase in positive behaviors at home and school Increased parent-child bonding Increased parent bonding and involvement with teacher and school Increased teacher bonding with parent Increased teacher classroom management skills Increased positive interaction between teacher and child

    Number of Sessions and Format:

    Basic parent program - 12 weekly 2 hour sessions Advanced parent program 14-22 weekly 2 hour sessions (basic parent training is included within

    this number) Child treatment program - 18 weekly 2 hours sessions Child classroom program - twice weekly for 45 minutes Teacher classroom management program - 32 hours Parent Training Series includes three programs: the basic program, the advance program offered

    to parents who have completed the basic program and the Supporting Your Childs Education

    Program

    Teacher Training Seriesconsisting of six group discussion/intervention programs for teachers,school counselors and psychologists

    Child Training SeriestheDina Dinosaur Social Skills and Problem-Solving Curriculumforclassroom or counselor use and theDina Child (Small Group) Treatment Program

    Other: Components have demonstrated effectiveness with childrens characteristics at home and schoolwhen used independently of one another. Parent training alone did not affect classroom management, but

    any combination of the other programs alone and together with parent training did. Only combined parentand teacher training resulted in parent bonding with school.

    Staffing: Group leaders should have professional training and experience working with children and/or

    families. Group leader training highly recommended.

    Cost:

    High

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    Registry Listings: SAMHSA, OJJDP, Blueprints, CWCH, HAY

    Lisa St. GeorgeAdministrative Director

    Incredible Years

    1411 Eighth Avenue, WestSeattle, WA 98119

    Phone: 888-506-3562

    Fax: 888-506-3562

    Email:

    Contact Information:

    [email protected] site:http://www.incredibleyears.com

    http://[email protected]/http://[email protected]/http://[email protected]/http://www.incredibleyears.com/http://www.incredibleyears.com/http://www.incredibleyears.com/http://www.incredibleyears.com/http://[email protected]/
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    LINKING THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (LIFT)Targeted Age of Child: Primary school, Ages 6-11Targeted Audience: For use with 1st through 5

    thgrade students and their families who are at-risk by

    virtue of residing in neighborhoods with high rates of juvenile delinquency.

    Effectiveness Within Racial/Ethnic Groups, Gender and Settings:

    Evaluated as effective for Caucasian children Evaluated as effective for both genders Evaluated as effective in urban settings Evaluated as effective across socioeconomic backgrounds

    Program Description: Prevention of conduct problems including aggression and antisocial behaviors.Evaluated Outcomes:

    Decreased physical aggression on the playground Reduction in mothers aversive behavior Increase in positive social skills Improved behavior at school Indication of reductions in high risk social behavior three years post intervention Classroom component Child Social Skills TrainingNumber of Sessions and Format:

    - 20 one hour sessions taught over 10 weeks- Including lecture, role play, structured group skills practice, unstructured play built

    around a cooperative game, skills review, daily rewards

    Playground component The Good Behavior Game- Class subdivided into small groups for playground play where children can earn reward

    through demonstration of positive problem solving skills and avoidance of negative

    behaviors

    Parent Management Training Component- 6 meetings- Teaching disciplinary skills and parent involvement in the school- Parents unable to attend a group meeting receive either a home visit or a packet of written

    materials which outline the missed session contentStaffing: N/A

    Cost: N/A

    Registry Listings: LJJDP, HAY, BlueprintsContact Information:

    John B. Reid, Ph.D.

    Oregon Social Learning Center

    160 East Fourth AvenueEugene, OR 97401Phone: 541-485-2711

    Fax: 541-485-7087Email:[email protected] site:http://www.oslc.org/(This is a website for the organization that developed the program notthe

    program itself.)

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    POSITIVE ACTIONTargeted Age of Child: Child (6-12), adolescent (13-18)Targeted Audience: This program can be used universally for all children and families within the specific

    age range or to target at-risk children and families.

    Effectiveness Within Racial/Ethnic Groups, Gender and Settings:

    Evaluated as effective with African-American, Caucasian, Hispanic and Pacific Island children Implemented with numerous racial/ethnic and international children Evaluated as effective for both genders Evaluated as effective within urban, suburban and rural settings

    Program Description: Positive Action, multiple components, geared for family, school and community,can be used independently or in conjunction with one another. Components seek to target family bonding

    and conflict, improve academic achievement and school bonding, and support avoidance of problem

    behaviors (e.g. substance use, violence, sexual behavior, and disruptive behaviors). The underlying

    premise of this program is that taking positive action results in positive feelings about oneself.Evaluated Outcomes:

    Improved academic achievement Reductions in child violence Reductions in child disruptive/problem behavior Reductions in child substance use Improved school attendance Improved family cohesion and bonding Reduced family conflict

    Number of Sessions and Format:

    7 two hour sessions designed for children and their families or adolescents and their families Children and parents meet separately for the first hour of the session and come together for the

    second hour

    Program components include family kit, counselor kit, grade specific curriculum kits (K-12),counselor kit, community kit, statewide climate development kits and drug education kits

    Program components can be used independently or in any combination with one anotherStaffing: No specialized staffing or training needsCost: Low (for family segment alone)Registry Listings: SAMHSA

    Keri Metzger

    Contact Information:

    Administrative AssistantPositive Action Inc.

    Phone: 800-354-2974 Ext. 100

    Fax: 208-733-1590Email:[email protected]

    Web site:http://www.positiveaction.net

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    PREVENTATIVE TREATMENT PROGRAMTargeted Age of Child: 7-9Targeted Audience: Aggressive males assessed as exhibiting high levels of disruptive behaviors in

    kindergarten

    Effectiveness Within Racial/Ethnic Groups, Gender and Settings:

    Evaluated as effective for Caucasian children Evaluated as effective for males Evaluated as effective within urban settings Evaluated as effective for families of low socio-economic status

    Program Description: This program is designed to reduce both short and long term anti-social behavior.

    Immediate Effects

    Evaluated Outcomes:

    Decreased likelihood of grade retention Reduced need for special education services

    Three years post-intervention

    Decreased fighting Reduced in likelihood of being classified as having serious difficulties in school Increased likelihood of being characterized as well adjusted by teachers and peers Reduction in minor delinquency offenses Continued movement through appropriate grade level Decreased need for special education services Increased likelihood of prosocial friends in adolescence Decreased likelihood of gang involvement in adolescence Decreased ATOD use in adolescence Reduction of delinquent acts during adolescence

    Number of Sessions and Format:

    Parent Training 17 sessions School Component 19 sessions

    Parent Training Component

    Based on the model developed at the Oregon Social Learning Center, which also produced theLIFT program listed above

    Focuses on teaching and reinforcing monitoring skills, positive reinforcement for desirablebehavior, effective use of punishment and managing family crisis

    School Based Component

    Emphasis on promotion of social competence and self-control Training provided in small groups composed of one or two treatment boys and three to five

    teacher-identified non-treatment peers likely to exert positive influence

    Content focuses on social skill during year one and self-control skills during year two through theuse of interactive learning and behavioral management techniques

    Staffing: N/A

    Cost: N/ARegistry Listings:

    OJJDP, HAY, Blueprints (Promising)

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    Contact Information:

    Richard E. Tremblay, Ph.D.

    University of Montreal, GRIP3050 Edouard Monpetit

    Montreal, Quebec H3T 1J7

    Phone: 514-343-6963Fax: 514-343-6962

    Email:[email protected] site:http://www.gripinfo.ca/Grip/Public/www/(This is a website for the organization that developed

    the program not for the program itself.)

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.gripinfo.ca/Grip/Public/www/http://www.gripinfo.ca/Grip/Public/www/http://www.gripinfo.ca/Grip/Public/www/http://www.gripinfo.ca/Grip/Public/www/mailto:[email protected]
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    SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES EDUCATING CHILDREN (SAFE CHILDREN)Targeted Age of Child: 5 and 6 year oldsTargeted Audience: Children entering first grade who are at high risk for school failure and anti-social

    behavior as well as their families

    Effectiveness Within Racial/Ethnic Groups, Gender and Settings:

    Evaluated as effective for Caucasian, Hispanic and African-American children Evaluated as effective for both genders Evaluated as effective within urban settings Evaluated as effective for families of low socio-economic status

    Program Description: This program is designed to help families gain parenting skills to facilitate theirchildrens academic and social adjustment and growth, thereby promoting competence in those areas and

    reducing risk for later problem behaviors.

    Evaluated Outcomes:

    Improved academic performance Increased family involvement with school and schooling Increased parental monitoring Improved child social competence Reduction in child aggression

    Number of Sessions and Format:Family Group Meetings

    20 Weekly Parent Group Meetings Composed of 4-6 families Focused on issues of parenting, family relations and parental involvement in schooling

    Academic Support

    Tutoring for children twice weekly for 30 minutes for a total of 30 weeks One on One weekly literacy tutoring using FAST Track Model

    Literacy skills training to apply reading skills Reinforce issues brought up in family meetings Address ethnic identity

    Staffing:

    Tutors undergraduate college students with 20 hours of training and weekly group supervision

    Parenting Component N/A

    Cost: N/ARegistry Listings: OJJDP, HAY

    Patrick Tolan, Ph.D.Institute for Juvenile Research

    1747 W. Roosevelt Road

    Department of PsychiatryChicago, IL 60608Phone: 312-413-1893

    Fax: 312-413-1703

    Email:

    Contact Information:

    [email protected] site:http://www.psych.uic.edu/fcrg/index.html

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.psych.uic.edu/fcrg/index.htmlhttp://www.psych.uic.edu/fcrg/index.htmlhttp://www.psych.uic.edu/fcrg/index.htmlhttp://www.psych.uic.edu/fcrg/index.htmlmailto:[email protected]
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    This directory was developed by the What Works, Wisconsinteam at the University ofWisconsin-Madison, School of Human Ecology, and Cooperative Extension, University of

    Wisconsin-Extension. Along with related resources, it can be downloaded from:

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    based Parenting Program Directory. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin-

    Madison/Extension.

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